3.5 Star Hotel
83 By The Sea Motor Lodge
83 The Esplanade Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand View Map
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About
83 By the Sea is located on the Esplanade, next to Petone Beach and only 10-minutes from Wellington’s CBD. This motor lodge offers comfortable studios, free parking and harbor views. Guests enjoy free WiFi. The property offers spacious studios, all which have kitchenette facilities. All of the units feature wireless broadband and cable TV. Some rooms also have harbor views. Guests can make use of the garden area which has barbecue facilities. There is a good selection of cafés, shops and restaurants within walking distance of 83 By the Sea Motor Lodge. The hotel is only 10-minutes from Westpac Stadium, the inter-island ferry terminal and the cable car.
301 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.4
- Staff
- 8.6
- Location
- 8.6
What Guests Say
- “Good location apart from exiting from motel entrance.”
- “Friendly service, Perfect location for overnight to catch early ferry Wellington to Picton”
Room Options
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1/4Studio
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Closet
1/4Queen Studio
- Alarm clock
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Desk
1/4Harbour View Studio
- Bath or Shower
- Closet
- Coffee/tea machine
- Desk
1/2One-Bedroom Apartment
- Bath or Shower
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
- Heating
1/1Two-Bedroom Apartment
- Bath or Shower
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
- Hair dryer
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What Guests Loved
Based on 301 reviews
Pros +
- Good location apart from exiting from motel entrance.
- Friendly service, Perfect location for overnight to catch early ferry Wellington to Picton
- Great location, tidy and value for money
Cons -
- See above.
- All good
- Maybe a small fan could be installed as it can get a little stuffy on really hot/muggy days.
Good location apart from exiting from motel entrance.
See above.
Friendly service, Perfect location for overnight to catch early ferry Wellington to Picton
All good
Great location, tidy and value for money
Cosy spot and close to everything you need. Small but plenty of room. Bathroom was very clean.
Maybe a small fan could be installed as it can get a little stuffy on really hot/muggy days.
83 by the sea is a convenient location for an overnight stay. Handy to Petony bars and restaurants. Free off street parking. And quick easy drive to catch an early ferry. Comfortable room with all the amenities.
Busy road at the front of the motel means heavy traffic out front. We parked up and walked from our unit for dinner so not really an issue.
Location in industrial area and very noisy with traffic. Trucks starting up at all hours. Suits workers but not a place to stay for leisurely break. Very tired building. Leaves scattered over front entrance and dirty windows of front door not a good look.
The location.
There wasn’t aircon in the room so it got really stuffy, there was a small fan but it didn’t help to cool the room
Location - cafes & restaurants within walking distance and walk/cycleway is over the road.Friendly owners provided secure lockup to store our ebikes.Good hot water and lovely towelsComfy bed. Plenty of free parking
Quite dated premises, although perhaps owners are working on updating.Bathroom small, shower was low and not adjustable for a tall person.Long life milk - prefer fresh milk particularly if staying couple nights or more.
Close to the ferry terminal, easy walk to shops and restaurants
Location was misleading. It might be near the sea but there is a busy and noisy road in between and no real access to the water.
no breakfast which was not offered as far as I know. Location great
we booked with you in the understanding that we would have a sea view. We were on arrival offered a back unit with a view over a timber yard. We were then offered a room upstairs with a view but we are in our late 70s and found the stairs very steep and challenging - more so with trying to take our luggage up. The room was very hot and small.
Quiet location and well equipped kitchen area. Perfect arrangement for single night stays while traveling by car.
Our room could have used air conditioning, a feature not available in this property.
Clean, modern feeling room. Great location couple minute walk to shops . No Aircon so was a little bit hot upstairs but there was an open window and having the door open let in the sea breeze
Great location opposite the boardwalk and proximity to main street and eateries.Comfortable room with all we needed for an overnight stay.Easy to drive back to Wellington after turning around further down the road.
A busy road at peak times but noise did die down later at night.If noise affects your sleep then book a back unit.
Very convenient for train into Wellington. Room was better than expected like a travel lodge back in uk.
Shower head ? low down for anyone tall.
Location was good
We were in a bottom unit. The guest staying above us were creaking the floor at all hours. No Air Con
Excellent staff are professional, friendly and genuine. Comfortable beds, well-maintained rooms (clean, tidy). Convenient traveling to and from the city, local supermarket, cafes, etc within a 15-20 minute stroll. Particularly liked being close to the beach and public transport.
I loved the beds, but they run medium-soft, so that might be an issue for some. No AC, but heaters and fans are provided (check cupboards for the latter).
The bed was too soft nearly fell out of bed a few times
There was no sky tv and no pots if you wanted to cook something
Great off street parking
Room smelt of cigarettes and the lighting is quite dark.
Exceptionally comfortable bed ! Close to Jackson Street and bus stops etc.
Kitchenette was too small for a 4 night stay and the water pressure in the shower needs attention. Lucky I have very short hair!!
View and comfortable. No hidden fees once arrived which was a bonus
Room 8 toilet flush buttons broken kept getting stuck once pushed down
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Guests arriving at the hotel after 9:30 p.m. should contact the hotel before their stay, so that an after-hours check in can be arranged.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A damage deposit of NZD 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Location
83 The Esplanade Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
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